The arrest of Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has sparked a national debate on power and accountability in Uganda, highlighting concerns over public intimidation. Following Lukwago's detention, Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba addressed the situation on social media, reflecting the growing fear among Ugandans regarding potential arrests, according to The Observer.

Jemmimah Namubiru, the Guild Representative Council representative for Mary Stuart Hall at Makerere University, has resigned in protest against the 92nd guild government. She accuses the administration of sidelining elected leaders and undermining genuine student representation in her resignation statement. Namubiru is a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student.

During a management meeting with staff at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe emphasized the college's potential to significantly increase its PhD output. He expressed concern that the college is not fully utilizing its capacity to train doctoral researchers and challenged the staff to improve their performance in this area.

Makerere University has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26–2029/30, aiming to transform into a fully research-led institution. This initiative aligns with Uganda’s Fourth National Development Plan and the Vision 2040 Tenfold Growth Strategy. The launch event took place at the University Main Hall and was attended by government officials, academic representatives, and development partners, highlighting the collaborative effort towards this goal.

Henry Musasizi, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has launched Makerere University’s Strategic Plan for 2025/26 to 2029/30. He emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing higher education, research, and innovation, which are seen as essential for Uganda's goal of increasing its economy to $500 billion by 2040. The launch took place at Makerere University during a ceremony attended by various stakeholders.

Kyambogo University has refuted claims circulating on social media that it will be closed by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and converted into a military facility. These claims originated from a post on X attributed to Muhoozi, causing concern among students, parents, and other stakeholders, according to The Observer.